Crushing Grapes
Once the grapes are crushed, the juice is extracted and collected for fermentation. This juice, also known as the "must," is a vital component in the …
Once the grapes are crushed, the juice is extracted and collected for fermentation. This juice, also known as the "must," is a vital component in the …
Wine grapes must be crushed to release the juice for fermentation. Most wineries use a pneumatic winepress to crush the grapes and allow the juice to drain …
Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season. Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes. Veraison, when grapes start to change color and …
Crushing the grapes is a very straight-forward task. It's simply a matter of bursting the skins so that all the inner solids can be exposed to the fermentation. …
Crushing improves the extraction of the coloring matter and tannins significantly. It accentuates the anthocyanin and tannin dissolution, which can be further intensified by energetic crushing. Tannin dissolution is …
Not to be confused with pressing grapes the crushing of grapes merely breaks open with skin allowing the "free run" juice to pour fourth. Pressing on the other …
When winemakers crush grapes with their feet, they move both the fruits and the juice. Because they are in motion, they can cool down easier. And lower temperatures prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that need …
The first decision when making wine is whether or not to crush the grapes at all. When you make wine from fresh grapes, there are two basic techniques, one for white and one for red: White: Crush, press, …
The crush literally gets a grape's juices flowing and is the first step in the process that turns fresh, delicate fruit into delicious, shelf-stable wine.
While grapes are essential to winemaking, you need to be sure you get as much juice as possible. Find out just what it takes to crush grapes the right way!